Iran `Delighted`

August 28, 1987|By James Scott.

STREATOR — In the Persian Gulf conflict, our men in Washington seem to ignore or fail to understand the Iranian mentality. This culture is dominated by proud virility, combined with single-minded Shiite zeal and disdain for personal safety, making them formidable opponents.

They view with contempt and delight the scenario in Washington where members of Congress humiliate and undercut the President, immobilize the commander in chief of the armed forces and dismember covert operations.

The politicians in Congress want to determine foreign policy and military strategy. If the President fails to comply, they go to court to force him. If the courts determine foreign policy and military operations, our system is completely deranged.

Iran, equal to us in nothing, stands defiant and successful against a disunited United States and an immobilized commander in chief.